Benjamin Abbott
As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, I'm in charge of that section so can be found covering everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news. If it involves the rolling of dice, nerdy collectibles, or an absurd number of miniatures, I'm there. Although I joined 12DOVE in 2018, I've been writing about games in one form or another for more than a decade - my bylines range from Metro.co.uk to TechRadar. I try not to use this power for evil, but can normally be found cackling over some nefarious plan I've cooked up for my group's next Dungeons & Dragons campaign. You can follow me on Twitter @thewordyben.
Latest articles by Benjamin Abbott
Exclusive: The Discworld RPG gleefully ignores "modifiers to dice, and anything crunchy" in favor of puns
By Benjamin Abbott published
Interview The Modiphius team fill us in on how the Discworld RPG works
Next Lorcana set feels like a tribute to the most underrated Disney movie
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Azurite Sea is the next Disney Lorcana set, and I love how Treasure Planet it is
Making a Warhammer crossover worthy of Space Marine 2: "We don’t chase trends and gimmicks"
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Interview A chair worthy of the Golden Throne
Warhammer Nova Open 2024 reveals at a glance, from 40K favorites to Age of Sigmar
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News Age of Sigmar got most of the announcements, but there's plenty on the way for 40K as well
Everything revealed at D&D Direct 2024, from new adventures to Project Sigil details
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News Here's everything you need to know about the announcements from this month's D&D Direct
Lego Mario Kart swoops in like a blue shell with Gamescom reveal
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News Start your engines
Forget classes, my favorite thing about the new D&D Player's Handbook is its art
By Benjamin Abbott published
Opinion The 2024 Player's Handbook feels like a revelation compared to the old version, and we catch up with D&D art director Josh Herman to find out why
New Lego Harry Potter set is like a weird doll's house, and I kinda love that
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A collectors' edition of the Lego Harry Potter Burrow apparates into stores this September
New edition of Warhammer Kill Team fixes a weird rule I've always disliked
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new boxset introduces the latest Warhammer Kill Team edition this October, and it's making some big changes
I am obsessed with this new Lego Nightmare Before Christmas set
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new Lego set based on Nightmare Before Christmas is on the way
I'm seriously tempted by this ridiculous board game bundle on Steam
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal You can get your hands on Dune: Imperium, Scythe, Root, Terraforming Mars, and more in the latest Humble bundle
Project Sigil is "the Minecraft of D&D" according to developers
By Benjamin Abbott published
Interview Interview | The team behind D&D's new virtual tabletop explains all
D&D "didn't burn the game down" for the new rulebooks: it's still the RPG you love
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Interview Interview | D&D creative director Chris Perkins tells us why the rules are changing
How the creator of Mouse Guard made one of the best MTG Bloomburrow cards
By Benjamin Abbott published
Interview Interview | We chat with David Petersen about drawing for the latest set, what sets Bloomburrow apart, and more in this exclusive interview
All the D&D announcements from Gen Con 2024 in one place
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Updates on the virtual tabletop, Monster Manual, and more
You can use Baldur's Gate 3 characters in new D&D virtual tabletop to continue the party's story
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Astarion, Karlach, and more will make an appearance in Project Sigil
I can't help but recommend this Disney Lorcana gift box, and it's never been cheaper
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal The Disney Lorcana Illumineer's Trove for Ursula's Return gets you boosters, accessories, and more for less than ever
I didn't think I needed vampire Space Marines, but I guess this new Warhammer 40K set makes me a liar
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Warhammer 40K Blood Angels get a new Codex and Army Box for 10th Edition
Best Lego Star Wars sets 2024: These kits aren't a hunk of junk
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying Guide Lego Star Wars sets aren't exactly few in number, so we've narrowed things down with essential must-haves for every budget
I really need fellow 90s kids to see this Lego Super Mario World set
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Mario and Yoshi ride into action again
Actual Lego Fortnite sets are on the way, including the most unsettling kit I've ever seen
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Lego Fortnite sets have just been revealed, and they're due to launch this October
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